Tamar was friendly and helpful. They paid well. The transaction was quick but not rushed. I did not…read morehave to wait. From what I could see, other agents treated other customers respectfully. Parking was easy. The facility felt safe.

Excellent experience - very professional individuals and business. The evaluation happens right in…read morefront of you so that you're informed through each step. Will absolutely be returning.

Here are the facts: I have an old ring that is 14 kt weighing in at 3.2 dwt. Today's gold price is…read more$1771.70 per ounce, or in terms of pennyweight (dwt) for 14 kt that is $51.67/dwt. Calculating this out the melt price of the ring would be about $165. Ater the buyer verified the weight and purity (with a gram scale and muriatic acid respectively) he asked me to name a price. So as any good negotiator would do I started at the maximum I could get at $165. He then said how about $126 for the ring? I thought that this was fair since one could expect to get 70-80% of the melt price from a pawn broker, plus he mentioned that they have their own smelter which takes away some of their overhead. So I said, yes I will give it to you for that much. He then paused, made a phone call to someone named Danielle and then after some talk about how my price was higher than the platinum price, he came back with a price of $106! I asked him why then did he offer me $126 only to turn around and offer me something totally different. He then said that if I had more weight in gold to offer then he could offer me the higher price. So I asked him if they buy gold based on a tiered approach. He replied, no. You be the judge. Mine is two out of five.

I went here yesterday and was appalled at the level of customer service. The guy working was bald…read moreand extremely brusque with me and my boyfriend. He made us feel unwanted and as if he was accusing us instead of trying to buy gold from us. I won't be coming here again.Not to mention they only pay up to 30% of what your gold is worth and a watch buying place in the same mall will pay up to 60 or 70% you do the math.

I had a broken ring that needed repair, but after being turned away by several jewelry stores that…read moredidn't want to take on the work, I was starting to think it couldn't be fixed. After an extensive search, I came across Baraka Gems. Their reviews gave me confidence, so I decided to give them a try, and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked in, Jamie, the manager/owner, made the experience easy and stress-free. During the initial assessment, he took the time to carefully examine my ring, listened to what I wanted, and never once made me feel pressured. Instead of pushing his own opinions, he presented multiple repair options, clearly explained the pros, cons, and associated costs, and let me decide what was best for me. They were able to repair my ring beautifully, and the cost was incredibly reasonable. I was especially impressed by their commitment to customer service and the quality of their craftsmanship. Even though my repair was likely a relatively small job compared to some of their other work, they treated it with the same care and attention as if it were a major project. It's rare to find a business that is so honest, transparent, and genuinely focused on doing what's best for the customer. I can't recommend Baraka Gems highly enough, and they'll be my first stop for any future jewelry repairs or purchases.

Jamie was extremely helpful in evaluating some heirloom jewelry for me. He was both knowledgeable…read moreand kind, giving me honest assessments of market value while exhibiting tact and understanding of the sentimental value of the items I brought in to his shop. He made the experience pleasant, did not pressure me at all, and gave me good value for the few items I decided to sell. Also, Baraka Gems uses a nifty little machine to determine gold content, not a scratch test, so my pieces weren't damaged. I had previously visited another company, which did use scratch tests, without warning me in advance. Upsetting! I highly recommend Baraka Gems, and am very glad I found them!

Pawn Exchange, Cash America many years visiting the different stores here in the Seattle…read moresurrounding area. I have been band from a long list of Cash America through out the country, How did I get banned. I guess the last straw I returned a MAC computer which was an Amazon computer. Basically the company did not wipe the computer. I do want to receive a computer with someone's else personal information. When I returned it I got blasted by the store manager. I did not respond other than I stated I wanted a full refund. I never had a problem with known of the store employees I never had a reason to. But this person for some reason wanted that $35.oo fee. After a month I got a later stating I had been banned in just about 12 states. What happened I had several lay aways that the general manager closed all of them. It wasn't a pleasant ending.

This place used to be so good. They would buy things from you at a good price. I took in a brand…read morenew barbecue and a few other new things. They only gave me $3 for everything! Also they weren't that friendly. I'm never going back!

I did a Google Search and found Pacific Gold Exchange. I had some questions and Mike offered to…read morestop by and talk to me at my home where I could show him different pieces I had. I showed him some silver and gemstones that he appraised and and then we discussed making a pendant out of the ring setting leftover from my mother's wedding ring (I had recently set the stone in a different piece). Mike was terrific about communicating the status of my project every step of the way. The pendant turned out beautifully and he was also able to put a gorgeous Peridot in it as well!! I'm thrilled with the results. Customer Service and communication are exemplary here. Thank you!!

From the owner: At PGE, we specialize in the purchase of your gold and other precious metals. We pay fair value…read morebased on daily gold trading prices and we pay on the spot. We work by appointment only. Ask about our mobile service. We also provide estate appraisals and facilitate estate sales. Host your own “Gold Party” with our help and benefit from bringing your friends together. We also deal in jewelry, watches and other valuables. Consignment options available. See our store for jewelry options that fits any budget.

Excellent customer service & cool people. Gave me a very fair offer. I would highly recommend.read more

I called Kent Coin in advance and they quoted me a price of $90 per ounce, off of spot, to purchase…read moremy gold bars. When I arrived, they said it was $188 per ounce. When I told the salesman he had just quoted me $90 an ounce, he said he had made a mistake and the correct amount was $188. Seriously? How many times a week does he quote a price over the phone? It literally has to be hundreds. Mistake my A**. Never going back.

A1 Cash is a popular place for pawn or selling. The owner is very personable, knowledgable, and…read morewilling to offer advise. And, the rates are good.

Quick and easy pawn, extremely friendly service! I was in and out in no time with exactly what I…read moreneeded. HIGHLY recommend!